02417nas a2200277 4500008004100000245010400041210006900145260001800214300001400232490000700246520164800253653001501901653001501916653001401931653001601945653001801961100002901979700002002008700002202028700000502050700000502055700002102060700001702081700000502098856003602103 2023 eng d00aUtilization of Rainwater as Consumable Water with Rainwater Harvesting Methods: A Literature Review0 aUtilization of Rainwater as Consumable Water with Rainwater Harv cDecember 2023 a1254-12570 v153 a

Background: Water demand is expected to increase in all sectors. Rainwater can be a solution to the lack of the clean water crisis. The quality of rainwater harvested is highly dependent on the rainwater harvesting system. Methods: This literature review is a narrative review using sources from the Scopus and Pubmed databases. The keywords used were utilization, rainwater, and rainwater harvesting methods. Of the 30 references identified in the search phase, ten were eligible for inclusion in this review. Results: Harvested rainwater can be used for multiple purposes such as watering plants, washing, bathing, and even cooking if the water quality meets health standards. There are three fundamental components that should be present within the rainwater harvesting system: 1) a rainwater pipe that traps water, e.g., utilizing the shape of the roof surface, 2) a water distribution system, i.e., a system that transports water from the roof to the superficies through a gutter, and 3) a reservoir that stores rainwater such as barrels, tubs, or ponds. Conclusions: Water conservation efforts are needed to meet the demand for water in the face of increasingly limited supply. Harvesting rainwater is one of the methods of water conservation that can be carried out by each household of the community to collect raw rainwater for consumption and use. If rainwater harvesting is practiced in a sustainable manner, it will help maintain water and environmental sustainability, thus supporting the livelihood of present and future generations.

10aConsumable10aHarvesting10aRainwater10aUtilization10aWater Quality1 aSakati, Sandy, Novryanto1 aMallongi, Anwar1 aIbrahim, Erniwati1 a1 a1 aPalutturi, Sukri1 aKanan, Maria1 a uhttps://phcogj.com/article/2193